US Bridges

CR 68 over Cold Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 79542

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over Cold Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 68 over Cold Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 68
CrossesCold Creek
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates44.30013, -92.43243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2014)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 68 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 68 over Cold Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 68 over Cold Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 68 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 68 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.